Senator Bert Stedman

Representing Southeast Alaska, District R, in the Alaska State Senate since November 2003. Contact me: [email protected]

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

It’s only thanks to the wisdom and generosity of past generations that today we have an $80 billion+ Permanent Fund. I am proud of my colleagues for exercising that same foresight for the benefit of our kids, grandkids, and Alaskans not yet born.

[Alaska Senate Majority @AKSenMajority]

With about two weeks remaining in the 2021 fiscal year, the Alaska Legislature today passed a compromise budget deal. #akleg https://t.co/Jx9lQa4Ccm

[Alaska Senate Majority @AKSenMajority]

With about two weeks remaining in the 2021 fiscal year, the Alaska Legislature today passed a compromise budget deal. #akleg https://t.co/Jx9lQa4Ccm

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

He took great care of his family, his village, and Alaskans across the state. My condolences to the Kookesh family and all of Albert’s friends near and far.

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

Albert Kookesh was not only an advocate for the region, he was a statewide leader and an excellent family man. He will be greatly missed, within his family and beyond that, throughout the state and Southeast Alaska.

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

Last year, #akleg gave up our authority to appropriate relief money so @GovDunleavy could do it in a fast, streamlined manner since we did not know how the pandemic would affect us. This time, we will appropriate. Read more about the new federal relief $: https://t.co/1OxUExN21h

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

Last week, I traveled to Ketchikan, Hyder, and Metlakatla with @GovDunleavy, where we met with local leaders and unveiled the new plan for 18-month funding for the ferries. See more: https://t.co/YBev761SOK #akleg @AKSenMajority

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

This plan is an important step in stabilizing the Alaska Marine Highway System. An 18-month budget allows for a schedule from July 1 to the end of 2022. Earlier release of schedules boost sales and ridership. https://t.co/0rOTMAwsCY #akleg

[Governor Mike Dunleavy @GovDunleavy]

Final stop of the day - Metlakatla. I had a fantastic time connecting with local leaders & elders. Great people & a great community!

#akgov #alaska @AKSenMajority @SenStedman

[Governor Mike Dunleavy @GovDunleavy]

I met with Mayor Gina McKay of Stewart, B.C., Canada, while in Hyder. She joined us on the #Alaska side of the border. We talked about the importance of reopening the border so families in Hyder & Stewart can see each other.

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[Governor Mike Dunleavy @GovDunleavy]

Today I’m visiting local leaders in Ketchikan, Saxman, Hyder and Metlakatla. I enjoyed breakfast this morning at The Landing with some folks from Ketchikan.

#akgov #Alaska @AKSenMajority @SenStedman

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

This project has been in the works for over 20 years. It might have fallen through the cracks if it were not for the diligent teamwork by @SenDanSullivan, NOAA, and my former chief of staff, Randy Ruaro, who currently serves as Governor Mike Dunleavy’s chief of staff.

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

There’s no reason for Alaska to be treated like a territory or a third-world country and everything based out of Washington State. Ships that operate in Alaska should be homeported in Alaska, where they belong. #akleg
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[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

I’m happy that our congressional delegation was able to make this happen. I want to especially thank @SenDanSullivan for helping secure this project that will help rebuild the NOAA dock in Ketchikan so that the NOAA Ship Fairweather can be permanently based there.

[Sen. Dan Sullivan @SenDanSullivan]

@NOAA The $18.7 million @NOAA contract is exciting news for Ketchikan & Southeast, but it’s just one critical piece of a larger, historic build-up of our @USCG and NOAA vessels and assets in Alaska, a build-up that I fully intend to continue.

[Sen. Dan Sullivan @SenDanSullivan]

After years of work, pressure & close coordination w/ our partners in Southeast, particularly Senator Bert Stedman and Mayor Rodney Dial, we have finally secured the federal funding required to revamp Ketchikan’s dock facilities.

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[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

NOAA has announced an $18.7 million contract to ‘revitalize’ its port facility in Ketchikan, including ‘the construction of a new office building, large floating pier, steel access trestle, and updated power and water utility systems for servicing visiting ships.’

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

On Monday, I flew to Petersburg on the inaugural flight with Alaska Seaplanes. I'm happy to see enhancements to transportation options in Southeast Alaska. https://t.co/Ryok21iYlX

[Alaska Senate Majority @AKSenMajority]

.@SenStedman today thanked Alaska's congressional delegation for their teamwork in helping to secure a contract to rebuild the NOAA dock in Ketchikan, so that the NOAA Ship Fairweather can be permanently based there #akleg #akgov @SenDanSullivan https://t.co/2GbDamul69

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

Attention Alaskans: Don't forget to file for your PFD. The deadline to apply is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. https://t.co/5CBZZoMVfs

[Senator Bert Stedman @SenStedman]

Today, OMB provided an outline for spending timelines and guidelines for the next round of stimulus money coming to Alaska as a part of the American Rescue Plan that was recently passed in Washington. Over $2 billion is set to come to Alaska. Read more: https://t.co/SrFNKEhySH